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MY FRIEND BRIAN

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In prep school I became a close friend of Brian Meadows.  His mobility impairment was obvious.  Over time its cause became evident as he described a peculiar turn of mind shared by generations of privileged ancestors whose story reaches back well into 18th century France.
This is a work of fiction.  Any resemblance to persons or situations other than those that are clearly general knowledge is pure coincidence.  The story is excerpted and adapted from my much longer novel "Buddies."  I hope you will enjoy reading it as much as I have writing it.All Rights Reserved

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Zachariel Joseph's heart shattered when the man that he had loved for ten years betrayed him. His lover took everything that he loved away from him. He was turned from a popular and rich C.E.O into a pauper overnight. Zachariel was left heartbroken, and homeless by his lover. Zachariel suffered a nervous breakdown after the betrayal. And his lover denied to help him in his time of need. Zachariel couldn't function anymore from the shock and was in a mental institution for months. His psychiatrist wanted him to build his life back up again after his recovery, but will the heartbroken man be able to do so? Alexei Marquis lived a happy life with his grandmother in France. All that changed when he lost his grandmother due to illness. He was just eighteen years old when it happened. Alexei's grandmother's will stated that he was the next owner of her empire. Alexei was suddenly burdened with responsibilities that he never wanted. He had to move from France to America to fulfil his duties. Alexei's wish was to become a surgeon and live his life leisurely with his future lover and children. Alexei became bitter and cruel when he didn't get what he wanted in life. People didn't dare to approach the C.E.O. Alexei in return only talked to his best friend Chance and two other friends while leading his grandmother's empire. The astonishing thing was that Alexei had never forgotten the man who had once saved his life. Will the mighty C.E.O ever manage to meet the man or will something unexpected happen? (There is a more detailed description in chapter 1. Enjoy reading my friends and please keep in mind that this story may trigger some issues in people. This is not a supernatural story.) Mature content.